Virtual Reality for Pain Relief

Written By Mary Bates

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Researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital show that three key features of a virtual reality intervention (game realism, fun, and engagement) influence self-reported pain scores during burn dressing changes. The findings provide insight into the potential mechanisms through which virtual reality affects pain perception.

Read more about the study here: What Features Make Virtual Reality Effective for Pain Relief?

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